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Farashuddin finds 15 rogue companies imperilling economy

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 12:00:00

When political power converges with economic interests, the result is the rise of corporations that function much like the East India Company of colonial times, warns Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin.Speaking at a Policy Research Institute (PRI) event in Dhaka on Tuesday,...

Colombia manufactures its first rifles to replace Israeli arms

2025-10-01 12:00:00

SOACHA, Sept 30 (AFP): Colombian officials said Monday the country has produced its first combat rifle, a cheaper, lighter weapon aimed at replacing the arms that were once supplied its former military ally Israel.Leftist President Gustavo Petro broke ties with...

Can Bangladesh turn carbon into cash?

S. M. Masudur Rahman and Abu Naser Mohammad Saif | 2025-10-01 12:00:00

As the world’s climate crisis escalates, Asia is playing a significant role due to its highest contribution to CO2 emissions, accounting for around 60 per cent of the total 40 billion metric tons of carbon emissions. According to the emission...

Weather (2025-10-01)

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy...

Keokradong opens to tourists today

2025-10-01 00:00:00

BANDARBAN, Sept 30 (BSS): Keokradong, a popular tourist destination in Ruma upazila of Bandarban, will be opened to tourists from today (Wednesday). According to a public notice issued on Monday, signed by Deputy Commissioner Shamim Ara Rini said the decision...

Cinematographer Rashed Zaman delivers talk on film, architecture at NSU

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Renowned Bangladeshi cinematographer Rashed Zaman delivered a talk on the intricate relationship between architecture and film at North South University (NSU) on Thursday, according to a press statement.The event was organised by the Department of Architecture under the Kathon Lecture...

Badda OC withdrawn, seven policemen suspended

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Thirty rounds ammunition and other belongings of the on-duty police personnel, stationed at the Sri Sri Mahadev Ashram and Kali Temple at Nimtoli, Badda in the capital, were stolen early Tuesday.The incident triggered immediate disciplinary measures from the Dhaka Metropolitan...

Indian envoy joins Durga Puja at Dhakeshwari Temple

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma joined the Durgashtami celebration at the historic Dhakeshwari Temple in the capital on Tuesday, highlighting the deep cultural and historical ties between the two neighbouring countries.Accompanied by his wife, the envoy extended...

ACC to sue ex-MP Mukul, wife, C&F agent Shamsur

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved cases against former Awami League lawmaker Ali Azam Mukul, his wife Jahanara Yasmin, and Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent Md Shamsur Rahman over illegal wealth, suspicious transactions, and false declarations.ACC Director General Akhter...

Out of 1,760 anti- discrimination cases, 55 charge-sheets filed

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said out of 1,760 cases filed over last year's anti-discrimination movement, charge sheets have so far been submitted in only 55 cases, while the remaining cases are still under investigation, reports UNB.The...

Three die of dengue, death toll reaches 198

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Three more dengue deaths were reported in the last 24-hours until Tuesday morning, pushing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 198 this year.Moreover, 556 new patients were admitted to hospitals with the viral fever, bringing the...

'Kumari Puja' on 'Moha Ashtami'

2025-10-01 00:00:00

The Hindu community across the country on Tuesday celebrated the 'Kumari Puja' on the 'Moha Ashtami' through worshiping the goddess Durga as a 'Kumari', a pure-hearted girl and the virgin form of the goddess. The photo was taken from the...

Metro rail begins trial runs to boost capacity amid surging demand

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Dhaka metro rail authority has launched trial runs on the Uttara-Motijheel corridor in a bid to add more trains and ease mounting passenger pressure, as daily ridership now nears its projected peak.Officials said the company conducted the first trial between...

Ex-MP Bubli denied bail in anti-terrorism case

2025-10-01 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has rejected the bail petition of former MP from a reserved seat for women, and Narsingdi district Awami League (AL) women affairs secretary Tamanna Nusrat Bubli in a case filed under anti-terrorism act, reports BSS.Metropolitan Magistrate of...

ACC sues ex-MP Golap, wife

2025-10-01 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Amami League (AL) lawmaker Abdus Sobhan Golap and his wife Gulshan Ara, reports BSS. The case was filed under section 26 (2) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004 as they...

Jubo Dal leader hacked to death in Bogura

2025-10-01 00:00:00

BOGURA, Sept 30 (UNB): A ward level leader of Jubo Dal has been hacked to death in Kahaloo upazila of Bogura district.The incident occurred at UttarPara of Magura village under Malancha union of the upazila around 2:00 pm on Tuesday.The...

Nine testify against Hasina, Joy over plot graft case

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Nine witnesses have testified in two corruption cases filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots in the Purbachal New Town Project, reports bdnews24.com.The testimonies were recorded...

Investigator gives testimony against Hasina for third day

2025-10-01 00:00:00

The investigating officer has testified for a third consecutive day in the July Uprising-linked crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others, reports bdnews24.com.Md Alamgir once again appeared before the three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1 headed...

NCP, Jatiya League set to get EC registration

2025-10-01 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) is set to grant registration to two new political parties -- National Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Jatiya League -- as they fulfilled required conditions, said EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday, reports UNB."We received...

Plots visibly afoot against democratic transition in BD, warns Salahuddin

2025-10-01 00:00:00

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed ahs said conspiracies by both local and foreign forces are visibly underway to obstruct Bangladesh's democratic transition, but the country's people are now united to thwart such plots, report agencies."It is now evident that...

Body formed to investigate Khagrachhari unrest

2025-10-01 00:00:00

The Khagrachhari district administration has formed a five-member committee to investigate the deadly violence in Guimara Upazila.Deputy Commissioner ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker announced the decision on Tuesday afternoon while inspecting the areas affected by the violence, reports bdnews24.com.During his visit,...

BDBL seeks Tk 50b from govt to help support its operations

REZAUL KARIM | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

The state-run Bangladesh Development Bank PLC (BDBL) has sought Tk 50 billion as financial support from the government to help expand its overall operations, sources said.Managing Director and CEO Md. Jashim Uddin in a letter made such a request to...

Govt cautious about taking fresh loans: Salehuddin

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

The government would pursue a "cautious stance" on obtaining foreign loans amid the significant rise in total external debts, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday."This year, we are very cautious about taking new loans," he told a group of...

Commission awaits last-minute political consensus

SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

The National Consensus Commission is scheduled to meet political parties October 5 in what could be a decisive sitting to settle how the July Charter will be implemented. With little progress made since the last adjourned meeting in September, the...

Government issues PPR 2025

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Making the electronic government procurement (e-GP) compulsory for all public agencies, the government on September 28 issued the Public Procurement Rules (PPR) 2025, replacing the 2008 version.It has also removed the ±10 per cent price cap on work procurement, which...

Govt to slash tariffs of 6 state power plants

M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Power tariffs of half a dozen of the state-owned power plants are set to be cut years after initiation of their commercial operations, said sources.The proposed new tariffs are expected to get approved by the Advisors Council Committee on Economic...

Prayer Timings (2025-10-01)

2025-10-01 00:00:00

BB relaxes reporting rules to facilitate foreign investment

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the reporting requirements for temporary Non-resident Taka Accounts (NRTAs) and temporary Foreign Currency (FC) accounts to facilitate foreign investment in the country, reports BSS.To this end, the central bank on Tuesday issued a circular saying...

Trump gives 3 or 4 day’s ultimatum on Gaza deal

2025-10-01 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, Sept 30 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.The...

Yunus urges world to act on Myanmar, Arakan Army to end Rohingya crisis

FE REPORT | 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday issued a stark warning that the world is "failing the Rohingya," calling on the international community to mount effective pressure on Myanmar to end persecution of the minority and begin their repatriation to...